Juniper (Juniperus communis) Hydrosol

Anise Star (Illicium verum) Hydrosol

Plant description

Latin Name:

Illicium verum

English Name:

Anise star, badiam

French Name:

Anis étoilé, badiane

Family:

Illiciaceae

Origin:

Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, Philippines

History and Origin

Small tree native to Asia, mainly from China. It can grow up to 10 meters and is always green. The foliage is dark green, the flowers are pink or yellow and the fruit, reddish-brown once dried, has a star shape.